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21 Friday
Holi Celebration at Shrewsbury Library
The Children’s Department at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will celebrate the Indian festival of Holi (a festival of colors) with storytime at 10:30 a.m. and a drop-in craft during the day. No registration required. For info, call (508) 842-0081.

Good Friday at St. Luke’s Hudson
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, on the rotary, in Hudson will participate in an ecumenical service at 12 p.m. (visit web site or call for info) and hold its Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.stlukeshudson.org or call (978) 562-2701.

Good Friday at FUMC Westborough
First United Methodist Church in Westborough will participate in an ecumenical Good Friday service at noon at Good Shepherd
Lutheran in Westborough. Visit http://firstumchurch.com/worship.html#holyweek
for more info.

Good Friday at St. Matthias Church
St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, will observe Good Friday with Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and Veneration of the Cross at 7 p.m. For info, visit www.stmattpar.org or call (508) 460-9255.

Good Friday at Church of the Nativity
A program of meditations and music will be offered at 12 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough, followed by a children’s service with Stations of the Cross at 2:30 p.m. and a Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. For info, call (508) 393-3146.

Good Friday at First Church in Marlborough
Celebrate Thresholds of Good Friday at the First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., any time from 12-6:30 p.m. For info, call (508) 485-6297.

Good Friday at Trinity Church
The sanctuary at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, will be open 12-7 p.m. for “Stepping Stone to the Cross,” a reflective and interactive display. A service will follow at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.trinitynorthborough.org for info.

“Round the Clock” Prayer Vigil
Beginning Good Friday at 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. Easter morning, March 23, Wellspring United Methodist Church of Shrewsbury will be holding an ongoing “at-home” Easter prayer vigil. People interested in signing up should contact the church office at (508) 842-4665 or e-mail wellspring@methodists.org with their name and preferred time slot. The Friday evening service and Easter Vigil booklet will then be mailed or e-mailed to them.

Westborough Blood Drive
Westboro Tennis & Swim, 35 Chauncy St., will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointments are preferred. But walk-ins are also welcome. For an appointment or info, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.

Shrewsbury Blood Drive
Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., will host an American Red Cross blood drive 2-8 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. For an appointment or info, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.


22 Saturday
Monthly Friendship Dinner
The First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St., will be observing its monthly free Friendship Dinner from 5-7 p.m. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner includes Italian bread, salad, dessert, cold drinks, coffee and tea. A free-will offering basket will be available for those who wish to make a donation to support the church’s community ministries. Call (978) 562-2932 or visit http://www.hudsonfumc.com for info.

Easter Vigil at FUMC Westborough
First United Methodist Church in Westborough will hold an Easter vigil at 5:30 p.m. Visit http://firstumchurch.com/worship.html#holyweek
for more info.

Easter Vigil at Calvary Retreat Center
The Calvary Retreat Center, 59 South St., Shrewsbury, will hold its Holy Saturday Celebration of the Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public. For info, call (508) 842-8821.

St. Matthias Easter Vigil
Liturgy will take place at 8 p.m. at St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. Visit www.stmattpar.org or call (508) 460-9255 for info.


23 Sunday
St. Luke’s Hudson Easter Service
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, on the downtown rotary in Hudson, will celebrate its Easter service at 10 a.m.
Parking is available behind
the fire station or on the street.†For more info, visit www.stlukeshudson.org or call (978) 562-2701.

FUMC Westborough Easter Services
First United Methodist Church in Westborough will hold an Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at the Tufts Veterinary School field, Route 30, and an Easter Sunday celebration 9/10:30 a.m. at the church. Info is available at http://firstumchurch.com/worship.html#holyweek.


Trinity Church Easter Services
An Easter sunrise service will be held by Trinity Church of Northborough at 6:30 a.m. at Tougas Farm, 246 Ball St. Easter services will also be held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the church, 23 Main St., Northborough. All are welcome. Visit www.trinitynorthborough.org for info.

Easter Sunday at St. Matthias†
Easter Sunday masses will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at St. Matthias parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. A children’s Easter egg hunt will follow the 9 a.m. mass. Call (508) 460-9255 or visit www.stmattpar.org for info.

Wellspring United Methodist Church Easter Sunday
An Easter sunrise service will be celebrated by Wellspring United Methodist Church of Shrewsbury starting at 6 a.m. at the Dean Park Bandstand. An Easter service will be held at 9:45 a.m. at the Matthew John Whittal Masonic Lodge, Route 9 west, Shrewsbury. Visit www.wellspring.methodists.org or call (508) 842-4665 for info.

Easter Sunday at First Church in Marlborough
Easter services at First Church in Marlborough will include a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service at Marlborough Country Club and a 10 a.m. worship celebration at the church, 37 High St., followed by an Easter egg hunt for children. For info, call (508) 485-6297.


25 Tuesday
Northborough Art Guild Meeting
The Northborough Art Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Historical Society Building, 50 Main St., Northborough. Art educator Jane Blair will present “Leonardo daVinci, Renaissance Man.” The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

Senior Center Diabetic Support Group
The Diabetic Support Group at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., meets at 1 p.m. Guest speaker Helen Morin will discuss tai chi for diabetics. All are welcome. Call (508) 393-5035 for info.


26 Wednesday
Westborough Garden Club Meeting
The Westborough Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd., with a 7 p.m. business meeting. A demo featuring Art Scarpa's Traveling Cactus and Succulent Show (a.k.a. “Not just spines!”) starts at 7:30 p.m. Scarpa is one of the founders of the Cactus and Succulent Society in Massachusetts. Audience participation is encouraged, so bring your questions to the fun and informative presentation.

Maurice DePalo Campaign Rally
The Committee to Elect Maurice M. DePalo invites Shrewsbury residents to a Campaign Rally at the Italian American Victory Club on Dewey Road at 7 p.m.†For more info, contact the Committee to Elect at (508) 842-5453, e-mail mbdepalo@townisp.com, or visit www.mauricedepalo.com.


Marlborough Blood Drive
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts., Marlborough. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment or info, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.

Mothers and More Meeting
The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More meets at 7 p.m. at National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough. Topic: "Keeping Your Kids Safe From Ticks." Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org.
†

27 Thursday
Parent Workshop at Miss Tanya’s School
Miss Tanya's Longmeadow School, 25 Longmeadow Rd., Westborough, will present a workshop for parents from 7-9 p.m. Gain a better understanding of why children do what they do, learn strategies for dealing with behaviors and get a glimpse of what is happening inside your child's developing brain. Workshop is free, but reservations should be made by calling Lil at (508) 366-7907. Visit www.misstanya.com for info.

Mad Science at MPL
Do you have a 6-12 year old that’s mad for science? Then stop by Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., from 3:45-4:30 p.m., to discover the wild and sometimes wacky world of science. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902 to register or for more info.


28 Friday
Dixieland Dance
The Ballroom Dance group at First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, 40 Church St., Northborough, will sponsor a Dixieland Dance at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event goes to support volunteers who will travel to Biloxi, Mississippi in April to help with ongoing rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina.†Attendees may come to dance or to listen to the music. Donations will be collected at the door and refreshments will be sold during intermission.

SCDC Volunteer Fair
The Shrewsbury Child Development Committee is holding a Volunteer Fair from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Church, 34 Prospect St., Shrewsbury. Come learn about the volunteer opportunities available. The SCDC is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing programs and activities for children age birth to 5 and their families. For info, visit www.scdc.org, e-mail scdckids@scdc.org or call (508) 841.8300 ext.  1477.

Pro Musica Youth Chorus “Spring Sing”
The Pro Musica Youth Chorus will perform “Spring Sing,” a spring concert, at 7 p.m. at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. Special guest: Simple Harmonic Motion, a men’s collegiate a cappella ensemble from WPI. Tickets are $9, $7 seniors/students. To order tickets or for info, call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646.

Arthur Lambert Memorial Tournament
The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Alumni will host the 7th annual Arthur Lambert Memorial 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament, starting at 5 p.m. (Jr. High and High School divisions, Adult divisions start at 6 p.m.) at Marlborough High school. Entry fee: $110. Spaces are filling fast. For info or to register, call Dennis Zilembo at (978) 562-9924.

MS Dance Fund-Raiser
Dancing for MS (Multiple† Sclerosis):†Stepping Out with†Cathy's Crew†fund-raiser will be held from 7 p.m.-midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall,†17 Willow
St.,†Westborough.†Includes DJ,
raffle/auction, and cash bar.†Tickets are $20 each and available in†Northborough
at Lowe's Market, Shattuck's Pharmacy and Strut; by calling (508) 393-1551; or†e-mailing
cathleen_mcauliffe@charter.net.†A limited number will be available at† the door.

Call to Artists!
“Creative Figure Show,” a group juried show, is coming up at the Post Road
Art Center in Marlborough. All artists are welcome to enter and prizes will be awarded.
Entries will be judging on composition, creativity and technique. Submissions
will now be accepted through April 3. Opening reception is April 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info and registration forms, visit  www.postroadartcenter.com.


29 Saturday
Kensho Ryu Grand Opening
Kensho Ryu of Hudson, 21 Main St. (Cochran Building), Suite 3B, will hold a Grand Opening from 2-4 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, demonstrations and door prizes. For info, visit www.ksrhudson.com.

Northborough Lions Club Casino Night
The Northborough Lions Club will hold a Casino Night from 6-11 p.m. at the American Legion on West Main Street.

Nobscot Scout Reservation Walk
As part of the Campaign to Conserve Nobscot Reservation, Sudbury Valley Trustees will be coordinating walks of the property on the weekends of March 29 & 30 and April 5 & 6.†Meet at White Lodge at the Nobscot Scout Reservation, Nobscot Road in Sudbury.† The walks will go from White Lodge to Tippling Rock and back, and will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. For more info, contact Christa Collins (ccollins@svtweb.org, 978-443-5588 x15) or visit www.svtweb.org.

Northborough Historical Society Supper
The Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St., will hold a Spaghetti Supper from 5-7 p.m.
Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, garden salad, bread, apple crisp and beverages. Cost: $7, $6 seniors, $3.50 kids.
For
info, call (508) 393-3869.

2nd Annual Faithlift Auction
The First United Methodist Church of Marlborough announces the 2nd Annual Faithlift Auction, featuring dinner, live and silent auctions, and trivia breaks, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Moose Family Center, 67 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Dine on home-made soups, chowders and chili and bid on a fabulous selection of items, including a hot-air balloon ride, airplane flying lessons, an autographed Red Sox baseball, gift certificates, more. For info, call (508) 303-5014.

Muscular Dystrophy Play-A-Thon Fund-Raiser
Falcetti Music, 246 Boston Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury, will present the Play Forever Organ Program play-a-thon to help fight muscular dystrophy from 12-3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For info, call (508) 755-5443. 

CMDART Emergency Animal Sheltering Event
CMDART (Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response
Team) is co-sponsoring an Emergency Animal Sheltering†in Worcester. Also March 30. Fee: $60. For info, contact Frances Gaeta at (301) 548-7731 or fgaeta@humanesociety.org, or visit
humanesociety.org/university.†Registration forms can be downloaded at
http://www.cmdart.org/HSU_EAS_WorchesterMAs_12_07.pdf††or†register online at
http://www.humanesocietyu.org/workshops_and_classes/emergency_animal_shelter
ing_6.html.


30 Sunday
Music of the Gaslight Era Concert
The Westborough Public Library, W. Main St., presents “Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (1890-1920),” a concert by John Root, at 2 p.m. The concert features a diverse repertoire of instrumental and vocal musical styles from the turn of the previous century. Free and open to the public. For info, call the library at (508) 366-3050.

“Art in 3D Workshop”
The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be holding an"Art in 3D Workshop," an afternoon of creativity and design for children, from 1-4 p.m. at the Marlborough Intermediate Elementary School cafeteria.†The free event†provides multiple art mediums with which youngsters can experiment. Activities include Sculpting, Origami, Mobiles and Wire Art†and is†arranged in such a fashion that any Brownie or Junior level Girl Scout attending can earn her Art in 3D badge.†Registration is available online at http://marlboroughjuniors.org/artworkshop/.

Westborough Historical Society Open House
Learn about Westborough’s rich history from 2 to 4 p.m. at an Open House hosted by the Westborough Historical Society, located at the Sibley House, 13 Parkman St.


Upcoming
Treasures in Your Attic: Old and Rare Books
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the nationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing, will give a free and open talk on "Treasures in Your Attic: Old and Rare Books." The talk to be held March 31, at 7:30 p.m., at the Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. The event is sponsored by the Westborough Historical Society. For further info, call the Brattle Book Shop at 1-800-447-9595 or visit www.brattlebookshop.com.

MANN General Meeting
“Five Centuries of American Housing - On One Marlborough Street” will be the subject of a slide show presentation during the General Meeting of the Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbor (MANN) March 31 at 7 p.m. For those interested in joining Newcomers, half price membership of $12 per family is being offered during March. For info, call (508) 481-5689 or visit www.MarlboroughNewcomers.com.

Fall Prevention Workshop
The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., will offer a Fall Prevention and Educational Workshop March 31, at 1 p.m. Participants can take a simple test to determine whether they’re at risk for falling and get advice on lowering the risk of falls. For reservations or info, call (508) 393-5035.

GFWC Junior Woman’s Club Meeting
The next meeting of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be April 1, at 7:30 p.m, at New Horizons,†400 Hemenway St.,†Marlborough.†The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club†is a non-profit civic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism.†Those interested in becoming a member can e-mail join@marlboroughjuniors.org or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org for info.

Family Scavenger Hunt at SPL
The Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will offer “Escape From Miss Fortune’s Fun House,” a scavenger hunt-style program for families, April 1 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Teams of up to four (at least one adult and one child grades 3-12) should register as soon as possible since space is limited. For info or to register, call the library at (508) 842-0081 ext. 4.

Hudson High School Faculty Recital
Come hear Hudson music teachers perform for their students April 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Hudson High School Mini Theater, 69 Brigham St. All ages are welcome and admission is free.

Shrewsbury Relay For Life Meeting
“Soar for a Cure at the Miracle on Oak Street” and help the Relay For Life of Shrewsbury fight cancer! The next team meeting will be April 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Oak Middle School media center. For info about joining or forming a team, contact Deb Ricardi at dgr.srfl@yahoo.com.

SVT Reading Group/Book Club
Join Sudbury Valley Trustees April 3, from 7-9 p.m., at Wolbach Farm for the launch of SVT’s new reading group. The first selection is Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac.” The group will†meet the first Thursday of every month. Free for SVT members, $5 non-members. For further info on this and other events, visit www.svtweb.org.

Marlborough Rotary Club Meeting
The Marlborough Rotary Club meet April 3, at 12:15 p.m., at its new venue, Coral Seafoods in downtown Marlborough.

YMCA of Central Mass Kid’s Auction
The YMCA of Central Massachusetts' Boroughs Family Branch will hold its annual live auction April 4, 6:30-11 p.m., at White Cliffs, 167 Main St., Northborough, to support the Strong Kids Campaign. Along with the live auction, there will be a dinner, and other entertainment. Tickets: $50 per person. For info or tickets, call (508) 870-1320.

Habitat for Humanity Spring Auction
The community is invited to a Spring Auction to benefit the first Habitat for Humanity house to be built in Hudson. The event will take place April 5 at the Elks Lodge, Park Street in Hudson. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction preview. A cash bar, appetizers and desserts will be provided until 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20pp or $30 per couple by contacting Wendy Cohen at (978) 618-5672. Groups of 10 can also reserve a table for $150. Tickets will be available at the door for $25pp. For info, e-mail danielle.moskowitz@comcast.net.

Unitarian Universalist Annual Spring Auction
The Unitarian Universalist Church will hold its annual Spring Auction April 5, at 6 p.m., at St. Luke’s Parish Center on Ruggles Street, Westborough. Includes a live auction and a silent auction of items, services and week-weekend vacation homes. Entertainment provided by The Usual Suspects Band. Tickets are $12. For tickets, call Pauline at (508) 870-2863 or, for info, call the church office at (508) 366-2635.

Master Singers of Worcester Organ Concert
The Master Singers of Worcester will perform “Dueling Organs: Choral Music for a Splendid Space” †April 13, at 4 p.m., at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 38 High St., Worcester. The concert will include music showcasing the splendid acoustics and magnificent pipe organs at each end of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Tickets: $20 general, $18 student/senior. Order by phone at (508) 842-1349 or online at www.mswma.org.


Ongoing
Westborough Fibromyalgia Support Group
The ongoing support group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westborough Plaza), at 6:30 p.m.†Everyone is welcome  (people with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, as well as family and household members) for discussion, coping tips and understanding. For more info, call Diana at (978) 568-0566.

Post Road Art Center Exhibition
The Group juried "Open Show" at the Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East,
Marlborough, can be viewed during regular gallery hours through March 29, Mondays through
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
For info, call (508) 485-2580 or visit www.postroadartcenter.com.
 
Group Photography Show Exhibit
The 2008 Photography Exhibit can be viewed through March 28 at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson, during regular banking hours. There is no admission charge and the exhibit is wheelchair-accessible.

Route 9 Business Builders Membership
Route 9 Business Builders, an established business networking organization, is looking for energetic, like-minded individuals with experience and an interest in growing their business to become members. The organization meets every Thursday at Reliant Mortgage, Route 9 in Westborough. For info, call Mark at (508) 826-7347 or visit www.rte9bb.com.

New Daisy Girl Scout Troop Forming
Daisy Girl Scouts is open to all Westborough girls in kindergarten. Daisy Girl Scouts meet in small groups with two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on local trips, do crafts, hike and explore Westborough, and work on service projects that benefit the community. Daisy Girl Scouts also earn patches through a variety of activities. A new troop is forming that meets Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30. For more info, contact Jill at (508) 836-5495.

Conservation Volunteers Wanted
The Conservation Department of New England Wild Flower Society seeks volunteers to join the Society’s award-winning conservation programs including invasive plant mapping, and other critical field projects throughout New England. An important focus is the early detection and response to new invasions. No previous experience is necessary and comprehensive free training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in central and western Massachusetts. For more info, visit www.newenglandwild.org, contact jburns@newenglandwild.org or call (508) 877-7630 ext. 3203

Safe Place Support Group
Safe Place, a free, confidential support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 7-9 p.m., at the Framingham Samaritans Center, 235 Walnut St., Framingham. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at (617) 536-2460.

MAB Car Donations
MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association of the Blind) is accepting the donation of unwanted cars to benefit its services and programs. Free tow and quick pick up. Boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles also accepted. For info, call (888) 613-2777 or (508) 854-0700.

Refuge Fledglings Nature Programs
The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, will offer a new nature program series for ages 2-5 years (siblings welcome) the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. Includes crafts, stories, and games or songs that relate to each month’s topics. For info, call (978) 443-4661.

Home School Social
Held at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. (at Wood Square) on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Come discuss common issues/interest, meet other home school parents, and let the kids play board games together. No sign up is required. For info, contact Children’s Librarian Deborah Backman at (978) 568-9645.

Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group
The Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group welcomes new members at its Tuesday get-togethers, held 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. For info, call (508) 366-3000.

Agape CafÈ
Free weekly dinners every Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The dining room opens at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage, card games and socializing. Bring your family, friends and neighbors – all are welcome. For info, call Rosanne Roberts†at (978) 562-2932.

Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center
Support groups for caregivers, divorce and post-divorce are available at the Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center. For info or to sign up, call Mary Taber at (508) 366-4000.

Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning Prayer
Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St., Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the church office at (508) 393-3481 for info.

Whitney Place at Northborough
Offers free support groups for people with early-stage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at (508) 393-5655 ext. 256.

Toastmasters
Meets every Thursday from 7:45-9 a.m. in the Hanover Insurance Building, 440 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call (508) 756-5677 or visit http://earlyrisers.freetoasthost.org/ for info.

The Couples Project for Women
CPW offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence who are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women’s recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at (800) 345-3552 ext. 4043.

Horizons for Homeless Children
Seeking volunteers to help out 22 family homeless shelters in Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. For  info or to register for a training, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or call (508) 755-2615.

VNA Care Hospice Grief Support Group
Free grief support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. To register or for info, call Susan Tarantino at (800) 521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org.

Road to Recovery
Drivers are needed in the greater Westborough area to transport local cancer patients to treatments. For info on volunteering, call the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345.

State Rep. Patricia Walrath
Meets with Hudson seniors from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Friday of each month at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St.

American Lung Association
Seeks the donation of unwanted cars to help support its lung health programs. Call (800) 577-LUNG or visit www.donateyourcar.com for info.

Worcester Animal Rescue League
Now open for adoptions until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at 139 Holden St., Worcester. Visit www.worcester-arl.org for info.

Overeaters Anonymous
Now meets at St. Luke the Evangelist Church’s Parish Center, 1 Ruggles St., Westborough, at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening.

Boys & Girls Club Car Campaign
Seeking the donation of unwanted cars to benefit local clubs. Call (800) 246-0493 for info. No restrictions.

S.T.A.R.S.
Students Teach and Reach Seniors invites Westborough seniors to learn the computer from high school students every Monday 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the high school library. Free, all levels of experience welcome. For info or to register, call (508) 366-3000.

Crossroads FM
The fibromyalgia/CFS support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Tatnuck Booksellers & Cafe, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. For info, e-mail Merle Portnoy at meport@charter.net or call (508) 366-7998.

Marlborough Hospital CPR Classes
Offered to the community on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Heartsaver CPR classes cost $45 per participant ($55pp for Heartsaver and automatic electronic defibrillation classes). Call Michael Sawtelle at (508) 486-5465 for info or to register.

Elder “Keep Well” Clinic
The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., holds an Elder “Keep Well” Clinic the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Call (508) 393-5035 for info.

NAMI
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support meetings are held 7-9 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 373 Plantation St., 2 Biotech Park, 3rd floor, Worcester.

The New Parent Group
For first-time parents with a child under 6 months, the group meets at Assabet Valley Area Family Network, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Call (508) 485-0085 for meeting times, dates or other info.
 
Women in Transition
A mutual support group for women that meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Church of the Nativity in Northborough. For info, call Jenny Church at (508) 393-5447.

MetroWest Parent Support Group
For parents of kids/adolescents with behavioral, emotional or mental health special needs. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Wayside Youth & Family Network, 75 Fountain St., Framingham. Free, confidential. For info, call Lois DeRusha at (508) 620-0010 ext. 342.

Parents Helping Parents
Offers free, confidential and anonymous weekly support groups throughout Massachusetts. Volunteers are also being sought as group facilitators. For info, call (800) 882-1250.